The World After the Bad Ending - Chapter 95



Fake Confession

Facing the three women of Jerion Academy and me.

Eve had no choice but to lower her sword.

“Eve, what the hell are you doing!”

The president of Rosley Academy, belonging to the same Prelize Kingdom as Eve, scolded her.

“President, that is…”

Eve showed a troubled expression.

She had acted on the thought of immediately removing the remnants of my ancient dragon, but it was clear she hadn’t considered the consequences.

Eve’s gaze met mine.

She was biting her lip tightly.

Even if I revealed here that I was dealing with ancient dragon magic, her actions would be understood.

But as long as she didn’t know my exact circumstances…

She was not one to make rash statements, even for her position.

Handling the magic of the ancient dragon is punishable by death.

The moment I dealt with the ancient dragon’s magic here, my life was over.

Eve has no intention of killing me.

She just purely believes that the ancient dragon’s magic must be erased.

The danger of the ancient dragon’s magic.

And considering the potential loss of life and my own life, she did this today.

It was too reckless, though.

Basically, it was an action to save lives.

‘As expected of a protagonist who lacks common sense.’

I, who played her, also know the events Eve went through.

The nickname given to Eve, the Unyielding Blue Flame.

It was due to the numerous incidents surrounding her.

The reality that pushed her to the brink several times.

In that reality, Eve never broke and fiercely burned as the Blue Flame.

Those various events melted into Eve’s life and took deep root.

As a result, Eve sometimes acted impulsively when she made a decision.

That part was probably why she couldn’t get along with people around her.

Her life was too rough, lacking in many aspects.

Her Blue Flame ignites when she senses the danger inherent in her opponent.

This time, too, her Blue Flame must have ignited when she faced me.

‘I didn’t expect her to notice the ancient dragon’s magic with that.’

Although I was the one attacked, knowing her circumstances, I didn’t particularly mind.

Rather, I provoked her a lot, hoping for this situation.

She is the type to act if there is danger, even if it’s someone she met for the first time today.

And I am a third-rate villain who maliciously exploits that point.

“Eve, it’s troublesome if you act like this just because you rejected my confession.”

“…What?”

For the first time, a sound of bewilderment came from Eve’s mouth.

She wasn’t the only one.

Everyone here was looking at Eve with surprised eyes.

Especially, Isabel’s eyes, which turned sharply towards me, were a bit scary.

It seemed she was recalling the incident with Hania.

Eve had been asking around about me at the party.

As a result, the kids were talking about whether she was interested in me.

It was obvious what would happen the moment I made such a remark in this situation.

“Eve, you.”

“Cheongyeom loves passionately too.”

“There was an unexpected side.”

At an age burning with love.

At this age, everyone sympathized with Eve.

Eve was dumbfounded by the unexpected situation.

Moreover, her face had turned bright red.

“I, I never did that! It’s a slander!”

Eve shouted in denial.

She had suddenly become a woman madly in love.

Everyone looked at Eve with pity.

Regardless, Eve was glaring at me with wide-open eyes.

“Alright, everyone, that’s enough.”

Unable to watch any longer, Iris stepped in to sort out the situation and looked back at me.

“Hanon, go inside and get your wounds treated.”

“Yes.”

“Wait. We need to clear up the misunderstanding first…”

As Eve tried to grab me, Iris blocked her path.

At the same time, a dark murderous intent burst out from her.

“I told you, that’s enough.”

Iris warned that she was crossing the line.

Eve ground her teeth as she watched my departing figure.

After that, I safely left the party hall and returned to my room.

Although I got a slight burn from Eve’s Cheongyeom, it can be healed with a little treatment.

So, I decided to deal with the burnt clothing on my arm first.

“Hanun.”

“Whoa!?”

As I was fumbling to take off my top, a voice suddenly came from behind.

Startled, I turned around to find Sharin standing there.

When did she follow me in?

This girl, she makes no sound.

“That confession he made, it was a lie, wasn’t it?”

Did she figure it out?

“Yeah.”

I answered without hiding anything.

“Why did you lie like that?”

“Because Eve discovered the remnants of the ancient dragon. To be precise, she discovered the ancient dragon’s magic.”

Sharin’s eyes narrowed.

Sharin knew well what would happen if the ancient dragon’s magic was discovered.

“If Hanun is executed, we can’t use the ancient dragon’s magic for magical imprints.”

So, it wasn’t my safety she was worried about.

While Sharin made a troubled face, I started buttoning my shirt.

“The remnants of the ancient dragon were discovered, and Eve came at me to erase them.”

“Hmm, can you erase the remnants of the ancient dragon just because you want to?”

“With Eve’s unyielding blue flame, it’s not impossible.”

But in the process, I might get a bit burned.

Anyway, it was possible.

“So, I made a move before Eve could reveal anything.”

“It seems like you just made her really angry.”

“That was somewhat intentional.”

Sharin looked like she didn’t understand.

She meant, was it okay to provoke someone who had discovered my weakness like that?

Surely, if Eve revealed the remnants of the ancient dragon, it would be the end for me.

But I was also confident that Eve wouldn’t do that.

“It’s necessary.”

“Is it necessary for Hanon’s purpose again?”

“That’s right. It might be the most important thing.”

I intend to transfer Eve to Jerion Academy.

The only thing that can replace the flame of determination is Eve’s unyielding blue flame.

The absence of the flame of determination will continue to be an obstacle in the future.

I’m making some efforts, but it’s difficult to fundamentally solve the scenario’s events.

That’s why we need Eve’s unyielding blue flame.

‘If it’s Eve.’

She will definitely come to remove the remnants of my ancient dragon.

Today’s events must have imprinted me as a very dangerous person to her.

Starting with my unexpected skills, the fact that Iris is defending me must also be very concerning to her.

Moreover, I shattered my image to her through lies.

Eve must have marked me firmly.

‘The opportunity to erase the remnants of the ancient dragon today has passed.’

The international academy meeting will return to each academy as soon as the party is over.

Eve must have been disciplined for today’s events, so she can’t approach me any further today.

Therefore, Eve will have only one chance to deal with the remnants of my ancient dragon in the future.

‘The international individual competition.’

There, Eve will definitely try to remove the remnants of my ancient dragon.

‘If I can just get past that.’

Eve will have no choice but to follow me beyond Jerion Academy.

For this, I must be able to withstand Eve’s attack.

‘No, I must not just withstand it.’

I must defeat Eve and be marked as a dangerous element to her.

So much so that she thinks she must transfer to Jerion Academy to stop me.

She is the completed protagonist who finished the scenario.

For that, I needed to become stronger.

At this level, I can’t face Eve and win.

“Sharin, remember the date we talked about back then.”

So I decided to use any means necessary.

“I have to do it before the international solo exhibition.”

Completely control the remnants of the ancient dragon by the time of the international solo exhibition.

＊＊＊

The unyielding blue flame.

Eve.

A hero of the Ordo Academy in the Kingdom of Prelliz and a member of the Six Stars.

She was kicking her blanket furiously, recalling the humiliating events of the day.

After being placed under house arrest by the president of Ordo, she left the party and was confined to her room.

If she were to escape from here, it would be troublesome even for her.

So, as Eve, she had no choice but to stay put.

‘That man.’

Hanon Airey.

Recalling the humiliation she suffered at his hands, her face turned bright red and she bit her lip.

It was the first time in her life she had experienced such a disgraceful event.

To think that he would counterattack the very attack she had summoned against him.

His shamelessness in lying without changing his expression made her shudder.

Of course, Eve knew that she had brought it upon herself.

She was aware that it was her fault for attacking him and injuring his arm.

But that was how dangerous the ancient dragon’s magic was.

When she was a child, she had seen an ancient dragon magic user just once.

She clearly remembered what happened to him in the end.

Before she knew it, she kicked off the blanket and stood up.

Then she grasped the infinite sword.

Hanon’s image from earlier began to flicker before her eyes.

She shook off the humiliation she had recalled and steadied her breathing.

Hanon, whom Eve had faced, was stronger than she had thought.

It was a sword she had swung with the intention of ending it in one blow.

But he had parried Eve’s sword without any weapon.

‘The sensation from that time.’

It felt like swinging a sword at solid steel.

Eve, recalling that sensation, opened her eyes half-lidded.

He was definitely someone with special powers.

Whatever he had done to his body, the magic that activated without a staff was utterly absurd.

‘He’s a person with strong variables.’

From the beginning, she had anticipated that it would be troublesome if she couldn’t finish it quickly.

From the moment she failed her first attack on him, Eve had essentially lost.

Therefore, the next time they met, she had to defeat him.

Eve’s sword swung towards Hanon’s illusion.

Hanon’s illusion dodged Eve’s sword, showing the same movements as before.

Eve didn’t stop there and continued her sword path.

Hanon also continued to evade her sword path.

But at some point, Eve completely cornered Hanon and struck down with her sword.

Eve, who had cut through the air, took a deep breath.

‘Next time.’

Eve’s slowly opening blue eyes shone brightly.

She would definitely defeat him and erase the dragon’s magic.

The International Academy Conference.

It was the moment when new meetings and connections began.

＊＊＊

Time flies like an arrow.

Autumn had ripened, and the international individual competition was just around the corner.

Thanks to that, the students were training with fervor every day.

The international individual competition was an opportunity to announce their status to the world.

As such, the students couldn’t help but train enthusiastically.

While everyone was in the midst of their fervor,

I was holed up in the personal training room.

At Jerion Academy, there are personal training rooms that you can use if you apply.

Having entered there, I was training every day in preparation for the international individual competition.

Because recently, I had gone on a not-a-date date with Sharin.

Thanks to it, a new magical engraving appeared on my body.

“Prince Sweet Potato, what are you doing all alone? Are you trying to become a burnt sweet potato again?”

Seron asked curiously, seeing me come out charred black every now and then.

I told her to look forward to my solo exhibition.

“Really, don’t overuse your body.”

Seron wiped my face with a handkerchief.

Blinking at her gentle touch, I asked,

“This isn’t the face you like, is it?”

“Sh-shut up. Once you start liking someone, it all looks the same.”

Seron’s face turned bright red as she said that.

She gave my shoulder a light punch and ran off.

Seron was becoming more shameless by the day.

“Hanun, you remember we’re in a contract relationship, right?”

Recently, Seron had been openly showing her feelings, so Hania gave me a slight glare.

It was a glare that told me to at least keep the relationship discreet.

It was unfair to me, but I nodded since I had a promise with Hania.

I was always indebted to Hania.

If she hadn’t done my makeup, I wouldn’t have been able to go to Iris’s room.

For that reason alone, I had to maintain my contract relationship with her.

“Hanun, you can look forward to this international solo exhibition.”

I tilted my head at Ban’s words during training.

“Ban, you mean yourself?”

“Of course, and Isabel.”

Ban had been steadily training with Isabel.

I also knew well that Isabel felt a sense of rivalry towards me.

“She’s preparing something amazing.”

Something amazing, huh.

‘Could it be.’

It was certainly the right time for it.

A smile drew across my lips.

“Yeah, I guess I should look forward to it.”

With the expectations of many.

Finally, today.

The curtain rises on the international solo exhibition.